Ultimate Tanzania Safari. 11 Days

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1 Ultimate Tanzania Safari 11 Days

2 Ultimate Tanzania Safari It's hard to top a classic safari in Tanzania, unless you add the rare experience of exploring the Serengeti on foot! Immerse yourself in the great plains on a three-day walking adventure then join game drives in Tanzania's four great parks. Explore Tarangire's unique baobab woodlands; visit Lake Manyara, home to tree-climbing lions and Ngorongoro Crater with an Eden-like floor; and take in the Serengeti, home to the world's largest and longest migration. Learn about century-old customs from the Maasai people and relax at comfortable camps and lodges in the wild. Details Testimonials Arrive: Arusha, Tanzania Depart: Arusha, Tanzania Duration: 11 Days Group Size: 4-10 Guests Minimum Age: 10 Years Old Activity Level: Level 2. "This trip was the realization of a dream and exceeded all expectations. The combination of a traditional vehicle safari and a walking safari allowed us to experience this incredible environment on so many levels." Kim O. "My daughters and I experienced the trip of a lifetime on the Ultimate Tanzania Safari! The trip was a perfect combination of game drives, game walks and cultural interaction." Martha P.

3 REASON #01 REASON #02 REASON #03 MT Sobek was the first company to offer walking adventures through the Serengeti wilderness unvisited by man for over 50 years. Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet the Maasai in their boma (village) and learn about their centuries-old traditions. MT Sobek provides mobile camps for immersive experiences of the mesmerizing African wilderness, without sacrificing on the luxury aspects. ACTIVITIES LODGING CLIMATE Hard to find animal encounters on walking safaris, thrilling game drives, and a chance to meet the indigenous Maasai. A mix of deluxe camps and lodges with all the creature comforts, paired with stays at wellequipped mobile dome tents. James Adiel Kivuyo was born in Arusha, Tanzania, and The safari is between 3,000' 8,000', so you will be blessed with temperate climate yearround with passing showers, drizzle, or no rain at all. Joseph is affectionately known as Africa s Smallest Giraffe has been guiding since He is passionate about the by his fellow classmates at the Mweka Wildlife College. conservation of biodiversity in African wildlife and has led He is a passionate conservationist who was one of only hundreds of walking safaris through the Serengeti. James four Tanzanians to be offered a UNESCO Grant to study speaks many languages, from English and Masaai to the local Conservation and Park Management at University of Michigan. dialect of Chagga and Kiswahili the national language of After completing his university degree, Joseph returned to Tanzania. His language skills help him to communicate with the Ngorongoro conservation area to work on anti-poaching people from a broad cultural spectrum and he loves sharing initiatives. Despite his recognition and promotion, Joseph experiences with travelers from around the globe. James is also prefers to share his enthusiasm of the natural world with a qualified Kilimanjaro guide and has assisted summit bids for visitors as a safari guide in Tanzania. over a decade. Joseph Ndunguru James Kivuyo

4 Itinerary DAY 1 WELCOME TO TANZANIA Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha and meet with MT Sobek trip leaders outside the customs and immigration area. Transfer to Moivaro Lodge, set on a tree-shaded coffee plantation in Arusha. DAY 2 DRIVE TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Drive to Tarangire National Park in the Great Rift Valley, a scenic park with expansive baobab-studded grasslands stretching in every direction. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, then head out for the first game drive. Tarangire River attracts a number of thirsty inhabitants watch a parade of wild animals make their way over for a drink: huge herds of buffalo, blue wildebeest, zebra, kongoni, impala, reedbuck, lion, and leopard. In the late afternoon, return to the lodge for sundowners and a delicious dinner. Activity: Game drives in pop-top roof 4X4 vehicle DAY 3 EXPLORE TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Ease into the rhythm of the bush: wake early to the chorus of birds and spend another full day discovering Tarangire's wildlife. With luck, observe safari oddities: the beautiful lesser kudu antelope and the hard-to-find African python. After sundown, thrill to the roar of lions in the night. Activity: Two 4-5 hour game drives in pop-top roof 4X4 vehicle DAY 4 VISIT LAKE MANYARA & MEET THE MAASAI PEOPLE Drive 45-minutes through the Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park, home to stunning wildlife. Notice the colorful water birds herons, storks, ibises, and fish eagles, and look out for impala, giraffe, zebra, blue wildebeest, and buffalo. Then drive into the highlands above the Ngorongoro Crater to meet the Maasai people,

5 whose traditional welcome dance features athletic leaps and earth-shaking stomping. Enter typical homes made of cut branches, mud, and cow dung. Wrap up with a stay at the MT Sobek Deluxe Camp in the Crater Highlands. Activity: 4-5 hour game drive by pop-top roof 4X4 vehicle DAY 5 JOURNEY TO NGORONGORO CRATER The Ngorongoro Crater, almost entirely open country, presents spectacular views of wildlife within a 100-squaremile steep green wall frame. Close in on a group of zebra, buffalo or black rhino gazing across the plains. Watch herds of white-bearded wildebeest and gazelle mingle. Find elephants, hyenas, and lion prides. Top the six-hour crater safari with brilliant birds: clusters of flamingos, the auger buzzard, bateleur, jacana, little bee-eater, and the red bishop. Head out for a sunset ridge walk for an Ol Pul (meat feast) with new Maasai friends. Activity: Full day game drive by pop-top roof 4X4 vehicle & 10-minute sunset walk DAY 6 DISCOVER THE STUNNING SERENGETI Descend from the Ngorongoro highlands onto the vast plains of the Serengeti, with their classic granite kopjes rounded boulders shaped by wind eons. Deeper into the Serengeti, notice the vegetation change into riverine woodland and acacia tree valleys as you continue on to the next tented camp. Activity: Full day game drives in pop-top roof 4X4 vehicle DAY 7 CLASSIC SERENGETI SAFARI All aboard for a day of classic game viewing! The savannah woodlands are a mosaic of habitats: small grassy plains mix with tree savannas and areas of dense bush, making for a greater diversity of animals. See buffalo, giraffe, dik-dik, reedbuck, impala, waterbuck, baboons, and vervet monkeys all common residents, as are lion,

6 cheetah, leopard, and hyena. Hippos and crocodiles occupy several rivers in the woodlands of the north; the Seronera River area is one of Africa's best for encounters with the elusive leopard. Activity: Two 45-minute game drives in pop-top roof 4X4 vehicle DAY 8 EXPERIENCE THE SERENGETI ON FOOT After breakfast, grab water bottles, binoculars, and snacks, and head out for a Serengeti walking safari. Hiking in the Serengeti isn't about covering a lot of ground; it's about really experiencing Africa up close and personal, reveling in the smaller sights, smells, and feelings that are missed from a car. Stop for lunch under a shady tree or a cool overhang, perhaps overlooking a waterhole or small plain, and continue hiking in the afternoon. Activity: Morning & afternoon walking safari DAY 9 WALK THE SERENGETI S WILD SIDE On the second day, become a true pioneer. Discover places unvisited by man for over half a century, with no roads. Look out for secret spots that animals use to survive the natural salt lick, the pool in the steam that never dries. Find the best place to cross the river, the ridge with the best views, the meadow with the sweetest grass, and the kopje with the coolest breeze. In the afternoon, go for a short orientation walk to learn about walking in the bush. Activity: Morning & afternoon walking safari DAY 10 TRACE WILDLIFE TRAILS IN THE SERENGETI Make the most of your final day in the Serengeti. Move slowly with MT Sobek guides interpreting Serengeti's enticing sights and smells. Find a lion's paw print in the damp ground, watch a dung beetle roll a ball of dung uphill, smell a herd of elephants before you spot them in the valley below. Follow a stream in hope of seeing

7 game come down for a drink, or climb up a kopje boulder to get better views of the striking landscape. Come evening, relax at the camp's bug-proof mess tent. Activity: Morning & afternoon walking safari DAY 11 DEPART TANZANIA After a pleasant morning game drive and lunch, fly back to Arusha Airport, where dayrooms at the Moivaro Lodge await. Bid farewell to fellow travelers at dinner before transferring to the Kilimanajaro International Airport for homeward-bound flights. Schedule your departure flight from Kilimanajaro International Airport (KIA) no earlier than 7pm. Activity: Morning game drive in pop-top roof 4X4 vehicle

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9 2018 $ 6,295 per person Additional Cost $ 1,650 National Park Fees $ 600 Single Supplement 2019 $ 6,895 per person Additional Cost $ 1,650 National Park Fees $ 600 Single Supplement Special Offer 15% Early Bird Savings for 2019 PRICE INCLUDES Expert leadership from experienced adventure guides Accommodations as noted in the itinerary PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Meals as noted in the daily itinerary Optional tips to your lead adventure guides Personal expenses such as medical immunizations, phone calls, laundry, or souvenirs Airport transfers if arriving outside of Day 1 and departing outside of Day 11 Optional travel protection Potable water and snacks throughout 1 glass of wine or beer at dinner All tips and gratuities for support staff with the exception of your lead adventure guide(s) All necessary camping gear All group entrance fees, activities, and ground transportation Arrival and departure day airport transfers International airfare, any airport taxes, or excess baggage charges Dinner on Day 10

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